Ilton road racing – Tor 2000 Series
The first of the Tor 2000 series of road races gets underway at Merryfield Airfield, nr Ilton this Thursday 1 May. Details of the first race, which you can enter on line here (up to 12:00 on the day I...
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Apr 28, 2014 | News
The first of the Tor 2000 series of road races gets underway at Merryfield Airfield, nr Ilton this Thursday 1 May. Details of the first race, which you can enter on line here (up to 12:00 on the day I...
Read MoreApr 27, 2014 | News
OK Club members 15 to 20 places dates 13/14/15/outwards 20/21/22/ return dates Feb half term 2015 tour de Mallorca Villa Flights Veh £400 PP Approx any takers please email me with your interest. 10 months to save if i get 16...
Read MoreApr 25, 2014 | News
Entry is now open for the crit races around Shaftesbury town centre on June 8th. Organised by Will Norgan at Hammoon Cycles, there will be races throughout the day, starting with under 8s and 10s at 10 am followd by various...
Read MoreApr 24, 2014 | News
Vince Hounsome set the quickest time on some very muddy roads last night, the only rider to get under 24 minutes with a time of 23.55. Kim Little was 11 seconds behind in second with visiting rider Dan Brunton in third. Chris...
Read MoreApr 20, 2014 | News
Castle Combe A large contingent of Gillingham & District Wheelers attended the Good Friday meet at Castle Combe race circuit. Due to the fine weather the maximum number of riders of 150 was reached in many of the senior...
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The Glenn Longland-organised Sandie Radford road race took place yesterday, with more than 60 riders competing on the usual route on the New Forest. It was a bright and sunny day though a cold and strong and North Easterly wind...
Read MoreApr 16, 2014 | News
The GDW time trial season got underway with a sunny and warm evening tempting out 37 riders to the Stour Provost course. Jay Hookins set the quickest time, 32 seconds up on Paul Hopkins with Charles Rees in third. Jay has been...
Read MoreApr 14, 2014 | News
If there is anyone who can spare some time on a Wednesday evening to help out with timekeeping/marshalling at the club time trials then either please contact James Chant (details on the contacts page) or just turn up at the...
Read MoreApr 9, 2014 | News
James Hywel-Davies continued his flying start to the season, winning at this evening’s hillclimb at Mere. James finished the climb in 3 minutes 57, despite a slow start due to not being clipped in to his pedals. There...
Read MoreApr 4, 2014 | News
Hello to all sorry for not been able to update the GDW web site with the Academy and Development squad information due to technical problems for this year. So here is the info for now to you all wishing to take part.Coaching...
Read MoreApr 2, 2014 | News
The first hillclimb of the season, and although there was a shortened course for the riders this time, it was the same name at the top of the time sheet. Kim Little raced up and finished in a time of 3.49, though he was only...
Read MoreMar 26, 2014 | News
Stop eating cakes!The GDW hillclimbs and time trials start next Wednesday April 2nd, kicking off with a hillclimb at the usual venue of Mere Hollow. Meet at the town car park and sign in by 17.45, first rider off at 18.01....
Read MoreMar 25, 2014 | News
Six Wheelers took part in the fourth round of the WTTA Hardriders time trial series on Sunday. They were competing on the challenging Maiden Bradley-Frome-MB-Mere-Deverills-and back to Maiden Bradley 24 miles course.Conditions...
Read MoreMar 16, 2014 | News
Ilton training this year starts on Thurs 3rd April and runs for 16 weeks until 11th Sept at the Merryfield Airfield (main gate picture) at 19:00, signing on for 18:45. Anyone who wishes to attend should complete the application...
Read MoreMar 5, 2014 | News
The AGM was held on Thursday 27th Feb at North District Rugby Club, Gillingham. Minutes below:Present :- Sarah Roberts, Jenny Lucas, Sarah Wheeler, James Chant, Jim Broom, John Phillips, Roger Limerick, Jerome Young, Pete...
Read MoreMar 3, 2014 | News
There were several Wheelers in action at various events over the weekend and in various disciplines.Charles Rees took part in his first road race for his new team Ride 24/7. This was the Severn Bridge race which had switched...
Read MoreMar 2, 2014 | News
Jim Broom will be leading a club ride from Wheels at 09:00 on Sun 16th March of approx 25-30 miles, this ride will be passing through Kingston Deverill where he will be stopping at the Village Hall for bacon rolls, cakes, tea,...
Read MoreFeb 19, 2014 | News
Our annual Open time trial will be taking place on March 8th on the Bruton course, entries are building up now with the closing date being next Wednesday (26th). We will need the usual help with marshalling and duties in the...
Read MoreFeb 18, 2014 | News
56 riders took on the early season challenge of the Frome and District Wheelers Open on Sunday. There was a break from the wet and windy recent weather for the competitors, resulting in some good times. The 10 miles course is...
Read MoreFeb 12, 2014 | News
Frome DW have their 10 mile Open time trial this coming weekend, the traditional season-opening event in the South West. Steve Way, Sarah Wheeler, Chris Mullett, Stuart Kerton and Grahame Reed are all entered and representing...
Read MoreFeb 5, 2014 | News
The Gillingham & District Wheelers / Wheels Cycles Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 27th Feb at the North Dorset Rugby Club, Gillingham at 7.00pm.AGENDA for the AGM1. Apologies for...
Read MoreFeb 3, 2014 | News
Kim Little was the class of the field yet again at the latest GDW mountain bike race, lapping most of the field more than once, with only second placed Nigel Brown and Kris Caines finishing on the lead lap. Vince Hounsome came...
Read MoreJan 29, 2014 | News
The club has now got its batch of Cycling Time Trials handbooks in now, if you want one you can purchase one from Sarah (roberts.sarahj@googlemail.com) at the reduced rate of £8.50.The books contain the full listings of Open tt...
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